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SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night in Darwin, the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory! Join us and be transported to the wondrous backyards, communities and lives of Territory locals, where you'll hear illuminating stories that aren't ALL about crocodiles... We'll introduce you to some of the fascinating characters who live in the NT and give you a peek into life in one of the most wild, unexpected and rewarding parts of Australia. SPUN Stories is presented by StoryProjects ...
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Glorious Racing Stories is a nonfiction narrative podcast by Dirty Mo Media that immortalizes the greatest people and moments in motorsports as determined by veteran racing journalist Rick Houston. The podcast refurbishes years of interviews, impressions and recollections into a molding of glorious memories. The result is a nostalgic throwback experience in a modern-day vehicle that celebrates racing’s glory years – back when racers raced, crashed, scrapped and fought to survive; when stock ...
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There aren't many times when the legendary voice of Ken Squire takes the backseat. But this story is an exception. With the laps winding down in the 1993 Daytona 500, Dale Jarrett's job was simple: get to the lead. He found himself within striking distance of the front, and the Daytona 500 victory. In the broadcast booth above, Ned Jarrett called t…
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This one is about to get scrappy. NASCAR has had its fair share of famous fights over the years. And odds are, John Dodson's been in a few of them. When tempers flare, Dodson seems to find himself in the middle of the action. Dodson is the scrapper, the enforcer, and he isn't backing down. He has come face-to-face with some of NASCAR's heavyweights…
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Words. They can hurt. Especially when those words are rumors spread by peers, and even an entire industry. Just ask Phil Parsons. Two years after winning his first Winston Cup race, Parsons found himself on the outside of the sport looking in. And a rumor had a lot to do with it. During the off-season between the 1989 and 1990 seasons, Parsons had …
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Let's hope there is a statute of limitations on this one, because Kyle Petty and Mike Beam are going to need it. The year was 1981. Kyle Petty and crew chief Mike Beam were tasked with driving their race hauler from Texas World Speedway to their shop in North Carolina. What happens next is straight out of the movie Smokie and the Bandit. Before mak…
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You think you can mess with Buckshot Jones and get away with it? Think again. In this Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half-Turned-Over Racing story, Buckshot Jones isn’t going down without a fight. But this battle royal isn’t what you think it is. Host Rick Houston and former NASCAR driver Buckshot Jones recount the days going to…
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This story starts where Ricky Craven’s memory doesn’t. Airlifted to the hospital out of Fort Worth, Texas, Ricky Craven suffered the worst accident of his racing career. And he was never the same. The previous year, Craven suffered injuries in a savage crash at Talladega Superspeedway. Despite how serious the accident may have looked; Craven says h…
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Change is as good as a holiday, yeah? There's some big changes happening at SPUN HQ, but never fear, there's still so many stories to dig up from around the Northern Territory to share with you that we're not going anywhere... Or too far, at least. --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're a…
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Lisa Day moved to Darwin from Melbourne in the 70s to be a teacher, seeking a fresh start after a lifetime of carrying an extraordinary family secret that was starting to seep through the cracks, out the front door and into the garden: what you see in public isn’t always what you get in private... Storyteller - Lisa Day Story Producer - Jess Ong --…
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Dr Bo Remenyi is a paediatric cardiologist fighting heart disease in remote Australia. Bo arrived in Australia, from communist Hungary, as a teenager with no English language skills but big dreams and a steely determination to achieve her goals... Storyteller - Dr Bo Remenyi Story Producer - Lori Uden --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night b…
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Dave Pears is a mariner who found himself on a remote Kimberley island relying on the care of strangers after placing his hand on something potentially life threatening... Storyteller - Dave Pears Story Producer - Lori Uden --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light …
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T’ara is a sovereign tribal woman on a journey of self-exploration. Throughout her pilgrimage she explores the nature of life and the light and dark it encompasses. T’ara is passionate about speaking truth and holding space for others to do the same. She shares a story about a recent moment of truth. Storyteller - T'ara Cole Story Producer - Alex E…
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Phill Carson arrived in Darwin in 1981 to take up a job at the Royal Darwin Hospital. He was 27 years old and no one, including Phil, suspected that this softly spoken newcomer would go on to become one of Darwin’s longest serving surgeons. By day, surgical life, while demanding, was routine, but a call after dark signalled something altogether dif…
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When the Ryan family moved to Darwin in 1970, life was filled with lemon cordial, coconut tree-climbing and Nightcliff neighbourhood play dates. Four years later, Cyclone Tracy struck. Kathy was seven at the time, but her memories of the night don’t fit with commonly told terror and trauma tales... Storyteller - Kathy Ryan Story Producer - Jennifer…
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Varunika Ruwanpura had an unusual childhood. Her father worked in hotel management and as a result, he, Varunika and her mother lived in hotels all over the world. It was an exciting life for the family of three, but twice Varunika found herself in the midst of war. On both occasions, war arrived under a cloak of darkness in the middle of the night…
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Imagine a world where Dale Earnhardt drives only half of a season at Richard Childress Racing, and instead teams up with Junior Johnson for the 1984 season and beyond. A world where Earnhardt replaced Darrell Waltrip and teamed up with Neil Bonnett with Coors on the hood. This world came closer to reality than you think. NASCAR legend Junior Johnso…
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Legendary NASCAR car owner Bud Moore received a letter a few days after he turned 18 years old, and it wasn’t a birthday card. Instead, it was Uncle Sam drafting him to fight overseas in World War II. Bud was one of the first men who stormed the beach on D-Day, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and survived multiple injuries on the battlefield. An…
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In the world of NASCAR racing there’s always been a game of give and take in the garage. Money is tight, and people need to make ends meet, even if it means cutting some deals. Ronnie Thomas raced in the Winston Cup Series throughout the late 70s and into the late 80s. His career was the ultimate racing catch 22 - he could drive but needed the mone…
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Get ready, because this episode is one heck of a ride. The 1978 fall race at Atlanta provided no shortage of chaos and confusion. Before timing and scoring systems were implemented, races were scored and officiated by actual humans. This means mistakes are bound to be made, and advantages to be taken. This led to the question that everyone was aski…
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There’s Michael McSwain, and then there’s Fatback. Both of them served as crew chief for drivers including Bill Elliott, Bobby Labonte and Ricky Rudd. But don’t get them confused. There’s a big difference between Michael McSwain, and Michael “Fatback” McSwain. Fatback ain’t afraid to tell you what he’s thinking, when he’s thinking it. And he isn’t …
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Cliff Champion has reached the top of the NASCAR world as a crew chief before. Over the years, he’s worked with the likes of Richard Childress, Cale Yarborough and Buddy Baker. But Cliff's story goes well beyond the race track. After going through a divorce and losing his job, Cliff attempted suicide on three separate occasions in 1990. The road ba…
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Imagine watching a NASCAR race at 17,500 mph. Seeing the world below you that appears just as small as it is far away from the life you know. NASA Astronaut and NASCAR fan Doug Hurley lived this reality for months aboard the International Space Station. This week's Glorious White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-and-Half-Turned-Over Racing Story tak…
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The drama-filled 1990 Winston Cup season is arguably among the best, and most controversial seasons ever. After only six races, the series had enough drama to last an entire year. Brett Bodine qualified 20th for the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and was not on many people’s radar to contend, let alone win the thing. Following a cycl…
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Bobby Allison is tied for fourth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list with 84 victories. Yet, Allison has taken 85 checkered flags in his Cup Series career. So where did the elusive 85th victory go? Allison and host Rick Houston dive into the controversy surrounding his missing win in the summer of 1971. Should Allison stand one step above rival Darrell …
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In 30 years of doing interviews, host Rick Houston says this week’s episode is the most intense and powerful one he has ever done. Scotty Maxwell is a former Hendrick Motorsports “weekend warrior," turned New York City firefighter. Scottie responded to Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001, and found himself at the foot of the North Tower as it colla…
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The 1990 season was the closest Mark Martin has, and will ever come to, winning a championship. If it wasn’t for a costly penalty, he very well may have won it. To this day, fans debate that controversial penalty and wonder about what might have been. Ride along with Steve Hmiel and the #6 Roush Fenway team through the 1990 season, and witness the …
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There’s nothing like a session of of some good old fashioned, hard core bench racing. Tony "Rambo" Liberati, Chris Hussey, Gere Kennon and Buddy Parrott all worked together once at Roush Racing, and it’s safe to say the stories were free flowing. From bull riding gone bad to an unwanted visit to Bill France Jr’s office, the group looks back at thei…
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If you thought you were better than David Pearson, the race was already over. Pearson captured 105 checkered flags in his illustrious career, second only to the King himself: Richard Petty. Pearson and Petty were no strangers on the race track. Their fierce drive to compete and win pushed the duo towards some of the most iconic finishes the sport h…
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Once upon a time in NASCAR, an infield was held hostage. And it took some good old-fashioned, bare-knuckle brawling to break free. Richard Petty and Bud Moore were among the legendary names racing at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway the day that the fans turned on the competitors. They recount everything from attempted escapes to The King taking swin…
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Disclaimer: This episode contains a graphic description of the experience of combat. Former NASCAR Busch Series competitor Lyndon Amick is under fire. The enemy combatant is closing in. The only thing on Lyndon’s mind is to get him and his men out alive. At this very moment, Lyndon found himself a long way from his days racing at Talladega Superspe…
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The laps are winding down. Dale Earnhardt is in prime position to win the Daytona 500. But for those who know the history of the famed 500-mile event, it’s not over until it’s over. Buddy Parrott never doubted his chances of winning the 1990 Great American Race with driver Derrike Cope. Despite Cope's unproven record in the Winston Cup Series, Parr…
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Race pools weren’t an uncommon sight within the NASCAR industry throughout the 80s and 90s. Yet, it’s a little known fact that drivers such as Kyle Petty also had their own pool from within the garage. And unlike other pools, the payout was massive. Kyle Petty, son of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, recounts his first career win in the 1986 Mil…
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NASCAR champion Bill Elliott has seen his fair share of close calls throughout his career. However, nothing could have prepared him for what took place in the skies over the Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. The year prior to Elliott’s 1988 Cup Series title, the NASCAR great jumped into an F-16 cockpit with the Georgia Air National Gua…
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From the creators of The Dale Jr. Download, Door Bumper Clear, and Lost Speedways, comes the brand new racing history podcast, "Glorious, White-Knuckled, God-Fearing, Spun-Out-And-Half Turned-Over Racing Stories." Veteran racing journalist Rick Houston brings his archival interviews and stories back to life with a fresh new design. Here's a preview…
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Simon Quilty is a doctor and has learnt a lot about dealing with patients and breaking bad news. He's also realised no one is immune to making a mistake, not even a doctor who finds himself treating a patient who happened to be a former hitman... Storyteller – Simon Quilty Story Producer - Tamara Howie --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night …
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On Alex’s 34th birthday she felt like her life was spiralling out of control. Her career as a filmmaker was hanging by a thread, she was living with her parents and she was questioning her sexuality. Then she received the news that she was facing premature infertility... Storyteller – Alex Edmonson Story Producer - Johanna Bell --- SPUN Stories is …
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The parents of iconic sports broadcaster, Charlie King, should never have been together: not when his mother was a proud Gurindji woman who was part of the Stolen Generation and his father from Melbourne. Charlie learnt his rebellious ways from his parents and has since passed this on to his daughter, Emma... Storyteller – Charlie and Emma King Sto…
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*CW: domestic violence* Leah Potter runs a kitchen in Darwin to feed the city's most vulnerable. But in a life before this, Leah explored a different sort of vulnerability as a dominatrix... Storyteller – Leah Potter Story Producer - Tamara Howie --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all…
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Ange Wu grew up in a household where fire drills were a regular occurrence and the kitchen was off limits but she never really understood why... Storyteller – Ange Wu Story Producer - Johanna Bell --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. We're all about shining a light on the extraordinary person…
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*CW: suicide* As a journalist, Bridget Judd lives in a world of language: surveying world events and giving them shape through words. When she lost her beloved father, Bridget suddenly found herself in silence... Storyteller – Bridget Judd Story Producer - Sam Carmody --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory…
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Chris Keeping was born and bred in Darwin. A few years ago, Chris encountered one of nature's most aggressive animals while kite-surfing off the Darwin coast line... Storyteller – Chris Keeping Story Producer - Tamara Howie Told at our second-ever SPUN event in 2015, where the theme was 'Going Troppo' --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night b…
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A very personal story shared by Jacinta Mooney about falling in love, and the heartache and lines you have to draw when it comes to dealing with addiction... Storyteller – Jacinta Mooney Story Producer - Johanna Bell Told at a SPUN event in Katherine, NT in 2016 --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Aust…
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The 90s was a decade overflowing with good music, and Lari Gadza spent her teenage years soaking it all up. Lari grew up in Darwin among the mango trees, surrounded by tales of her dad’s croc catching days… And occasionally, stories from the old country, Bosnia, made their way in… Storyteller – Lari Gadza Story Producer - Rosa Ellen Told at a SPUN …
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Jose Da Costa was born during the violent occupation of East Timor and spent his first years in the jungle, hiding from the Indonesian army with his family. It wasn’t until he found himself the target of the military, that Jose was forced to take the biggest risk of his life... Storyteller – Jose Da Costa Story Producer - Rosa Ellen Told at Darwin …
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Kelly Hosking has spent most of her adult live working overseas in public health and disaster management. She's used to mishaps and strange revelations but on a mission in Fiji, she came across a superstitious surprise... Storyteller – Kelly Hosking Story Producer - Johanna Bell Told at Brown's Mart Theatre in 2016 where the theme was 'Chemistry' -…
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Gus Fitzgerald has spent life a life in the ocean; a surfer and swimmer and commercial diver who was introduced to the water by his late father. Lots of life lessons were learnt in the deep, but how do you stay afloat when you lose the people you love the most? Storyteller – Gus Fitzgerald Story Producer - Sam Carmody Told at Darwin Entertainment C…
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Carl shares his journey from Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory to rural New South Wales and back in this tale of unrequited love from the turbulent teenage years... Storyteller – Carl Joswig Story producer - Johanna Bell Told at Brown's Mart Theatre in 2016, at an event themed 'Chemistry'. --- SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night based i…
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Seranna Shutt always wanted to be a mother, however, she reached a point in life when she decided to finally lay her fixation to rest. What happened next was the result of a collision of timing, grief, motivation and belief. Storyteller – Seranna Shutt Story producer - Jess Ong Told at an event in Palmerston, around the theme 'Obsession'. --- SPUN …
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Journalist Steph Zillman left the dating maelstrom of Sydney to start a newspaper job in outback Katherine... where she discovered the perks and perils of being single in a small town. Storyteller – Stephanie Zillman Story producer – Johanna Bell This story was told at SPUN event in Katherine in July 2016. SPUN Stories is a live storytelling night …
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Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1974, when James Parfitt-Fejo was an excited four-year-old with Xmas presents on his mind. But it was Cyclone Tracy, not Santa, who paid a visit that night. Storyteller – James Parfitt-Fejo Story producer – Tamara Howie Told at a live event at Browns Mart in December 2017, where the theme was 'Rewind'. --- SPUN St…
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Born in Hungary, Janos first encountered a didgeridoo in his early teens and instantly felt a strong connection to it. It took him on a journey from Central Europe to East Arnhem Land, with a few detours along the way. Storyteller – Janos Kerekes Story producer – Oscar Schwartz Told at a live event at Browns Mart in December 2017, where the theme w…
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